I have been trying to think of lines to use when calling volunteers up to the stage. I have a couple that I like that I learned from Banachek's Pre-Thoughts. I am generally trying to think of simple things that will generate laughs or appeal to the audience. What do you guys use?

Thought-provoking... and may be a possibility.
...Although I have been trying to be as clever as possible with it.
My next act will actually be at an old folks home... so I will have to call up the ones that can actually still walk...
Thank you for responding to the thread...
And bendini... the audience will be more than 20 people... hopefully 40... but we will see...
...Anyone with other lines or ideas?

Or possibly any good effects to perform on them as you are calling them up as sneak mentioned? Maybe a good, quick, but cheap mentalism effect... I am calling four people up total, 3 of which will be seated, and one that will remain standing... hmm...

Hahaha... thats a great idea, however this is an old folks home... i dont want any of them outstretching an arm and injuring themselves... hah
My show is in February so I have some time to think of lines...

I was just about to say what fallingblood does. You can buy goshman foam bricks for cheap. Then get a real brick, demonstrate it's destructiveness, and throw the foam ones out. I think I saw this on an old Copperfield video.

You could do a gag like tell everyone to check under their seats to see who will be the next volunteer. While they are occupied with that, put on some glasses that have the springs and eyeballs that droop down and wiggle. Scream and yell "Oh my god, what happened to my eyes!" and everyone will laugh.

I would love to do the brick idea... or do it with foam eggs...
...However I cant since this is an old folks home... I cant risk on hurting anyone. They fall very easily and hurt themselves very easily...

I think Guardian was getting to the point of "the most direct approach is the easiest and simple".
Just state that for your next effect you will need the help of a spectator from the crowd.
I personaly do a comedy show and have borrowed lines from some other magicians such as
"For my next effect I will need the help of a sucker...I mean spectator from the crowd"
(once a fellow of madam is on stage) "Now Sir (or madam) please inform these lovely folks that we have never met before. Thank you Dad (or Mom)".
"Madam would you be so kind to join me on stage. A big round of applause for her as she makes her way up here. Whats your name madam? Angela, wonderful. Now where are you from Angela? Ohio? Very nice. Could you please write your phone number down on this slip of paper please. It really doesnt have anything to do with a effect I'm just a very deasperate man.

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